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The Best Episodes of Hart of Dixie

Every episode of Hart of Dixie ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hart of Dixie!

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New Yorker Zoe Hart has it all figured out - after graduating top of her class from medical school, she'll follow in her father's footsteps and become a cardio-thoracic surgeon. But when her dreams fall

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8.8/10(4 votes)
#1 - Pilot
S1:E19/26/2011
Fast-talking New Yorker Zoe Hart has her life all figured out until she is turned down for a prestigious fellowship she had been certain she would get. Desperate, she decides to finally accept the offer of a kindly stranger, Dr. Harley Wilkes, whom she met at her medical school graduation, and who had proposed she join his small medical practice in Bluebell, Alabama.
Director:Jason Ensler
Writer:Leila Gerstein
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Director:Jason Ensler
Writer:Leila Gerstein
8.8/10(4 votes)
#2 - Parades & Pariahs
S1:E210/3/2011
Zoe tries to win over residents of Bluebell by participating in the Founder's Day parade, but an unfortunate incident only makes matters worse.
Director:Jason Ensler
Writer:Leila Gerstein
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Director:Jason Ensler
Writer:Leila Gerstein
8.8/10(4 votes)
#3 - Gumbo & Glory
S1:E310/10/2011
Zoe enters a gumbo contest in yet another attempt to prove she can fit in as a Bluebell resident; Lavon has a crush on Zoe and Brick's new receptionist, and the news sours Lemon; and Zoe and Brick must look past their differences to save someone's life.
Director:Andrew McCarthy
Writer:David Babcock
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Director:Andrew McCarthy
Writer:David Babcock
8.8/10(4 votes)
#4 - The Big Day
S1:E225/14/2012
With an impending storm about to hit Bluebell, George and Lemon prepare for their wedding day. Meanwhile, taking shelter from the storm, Zoe finds herself stranded in a barn with Wade.
Director:Tim Matheson
Writer:Leila Gerstein
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Director:Tim Matheson
Writer:Leila Gerstein
8.8/10(4 votes)
#5 - Blue Christmas
S2:E1012/11/2012
Zoe (Rachel Bilson) finds herself anxious that her ever-critical mother will be visiting BlueBell soon for the holidays. In order to avoid spending quality time with her mother, she busies herself with a patient, but potentially ruins Christmas Eve for the whole town.
Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:Leila Gerstein
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Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:Leila Gerstein
8.7/10(4 votes)
#6 - Homecoming & Coming Home
S1:E811/21/2011
Noticing that Zoe is feeling homesick, Lavon suggests that she host his annual pre-game homecoming party to help her feel more connected to Bluebell. Zoe jumps at the opportunity and decides to enlist the help of her friend Gigi from New York, but as it turns out New York and Bluebell have very different ideas of what makes a good party. Meanwhile, George and Wade hatch a plan to get even with their high school nemesis, Jimmy, but when Lemon catches wind of their scheme she wants in on the action, too.
Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik
Writer:Rina Mimoun
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Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik
Writer:Rina Mimoun

The 20 WORST Episodes of Hart of Dixie

8.7/10(3 votes)
#7 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
S2:E173/5/2013
Zoe tries to keep her feelings about Wade under control, causing her to become overly protective when it comes to Rose and her boyfriend. Lavon and Wade are forced to work together at the church’s casino fundraiser, but when money goes missing suspicion immediately falls on Wade. Meanwhile, Brick and Shelby’s big decision about their relationship pushes a concerned Lemon to try and sabotage things with the help of George.
Director:David Paymer
Writer:Jamie Gorenberg
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Director:David Paymer
Writer:Jamie Gorenberg
8.7/10(3 votes)
#8 - Help Me Make It Through the Night
S3:E410/28/2013
Lemon is blacklisted from a Halloween masquerade party; a health scare disrupts AnnaBeth and Lavon's anniversary; Wade keeps getting himself in trouble with ineligible ladies.
Director:Tim Matheson
Writer:Jamie Gorenberg
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Director:Tim Matheson
Writer:Jamie Gorenberg
8.7/10(3 votes)
#9 - Second Chance
S3:E225/16/2014
Zoe tries to be a supportive friend to Wade, but when she makes a grand gesture, Wade is forced to make a tough decision about his future with the Rammer Jammer and BlueBell. Lavon and George meet their hero Don Todd, who helps them see things in their life more clearly. Grandma Bettie tries to convince Lemon that she has to take her search for a suitable husband more seriously. Meanwhile, AnnaBeth is trying to picture her future with Davis.
Director:Bethany Rooney
Writer:Leila Gerstein
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Director:Bethany Rooney
Writer:Leila Gerstein
8.7/10(3 votes)
#10 - Bluebell
S4:E103/27/2015
As Zoe and Wade try to work out their issues, Zoe makes a life-changing decision and Wade does everything he can to make it happen before their baby is born. Lavon feels guilty about misleading Lemon and is determined to make things right. Meanwhile, George and AnnaBeth are frustrated with their current situation, leaving them with a big decision to be made.
Director:David Paymer
Writer:Leila Gerstein
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Director:David Paymer
Writer:Leila Gerstein
8.5/10(4 votes)
#11 - In Havoc & In Heat
S1:E410/17/2011
When a heat wave rolls through Bluebell, Zoe realizes that the hot weather is affecting everyone's behavior and lowering their inhibitions. In fact, Zoe struggles to fight her heat-induced attraction to Wade until she finally gives in. Meanwhile, Lemon is determined to win over George's parents when they come to town for a visit, but she is caught off guard when Lavon shows up to the same restaurant with his date, Didi.
Director:David Paymer
Writer:Rina Mimoun
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Director:David Paymer
Writer:Rina Mimoun
8.5/10(4 votes)
#12 - Faith & Infidelity
S1:E510/24/2011
Zoe discovers something shocking about the local minister and his wife, causing quite a stir among the residents of Bluebell. Lemon is determined to find the funds to renovate the town’s historic bridge that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but first she is put in the extremely awkward position of having to convince Lavon to choose her proposal over so many other worthwhile submissions.
Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:Debra Fordham
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Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:Debra Fordham
8.5/10(4 votes)
#13 - The Crush & The Crossbow
S1:E711/14/2011
When Nascar’s Brian Vickers has to drop out of hosting Bluebell Junior League’s annual turtle race, Lemon is reluctantly convinced that the mayor is the perfect replacement as her co-host. Zoe is asked out on a date by a handsome local veterinarian, Dr. Judson Lyons. Wade has an unexpected visitor who stirs up all kinds of trouble for him.
Director:David Paymer
Writer:Leila Gerstein
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Director:David Paymer
Writer:Leila Gerstein
8.5/10(4 votes)
#14 - Hairdos & Holidays
S1:E1012/5/2011
Zoe encourages Rose to enter the annual Miss Cinnamon Cider Pageant even though Lemon’s younger sister, Magnolia Breeland, is a shoo-in to win. Of course, with Zoe coaching Rose and Lemon coaching Magnolia, rivalry takes on a whole new meaning. Meanwhile, George and Wade go on a road trip to pick up a Christmas tree for Bluebell’s town square. Also, in flashbacks, we learn some of the history of Lemon’s relationship with her mother, as well as the details of when Lemon and Lavon first realized they had a connection.
Director:David Paymer
Writer:David Babcock
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Director:David Paymer
Writer:David Babcock
8.5/10(4 votes)
#15 - Heart to Hart
S1:E174/9/2012
Zoe has conflicted feelings about seeing her estranged father, world-renowned surgeon Ethan Hart, who has agreed to travel to Bluebell to perform surgery on George’s father as a favor to Zoe. Fearful of losing George, Lemon decides she must befriend Zoe in order to prevent her from telling George about Lemon’s affair with Lavon. Meanwhile, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rammer Jammer, the owner hosts a signature cocktail contest between Wade and Shelley.
Director:Tim Matheson
Writer:Rina Mimoun
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Director:Tim Matheson
Writer:Rina Mimoun
8.5/10(4 votes)
#16 - Bachelorettes & Bullets
S1:E184/16/2012
Zoe makes a romantic connection with one of her patients, Jesse, and accepts his invitation to lunch. Lemon agrees to let Magnolia plan her bachelorette party as long as she follows Lemon’s strict instructions, but Magnolia has some more “interesting” plans in store for her big sister. Wade plans a hunting trip for George’s bachelor party.
Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:Donald Todd
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Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:Donald Todd
8.5/10(6 votes)
#17 - I Fall to Pieces
S2:E110/2/2012
After George confesses his feelings to Zoe, she finds herself having to make a tough decision between George and Wade, leaving the two guys at odds on how to handle the situation. In search of some much needed girl advice, Zoe makes a new fast friend in former BlueBell resident Ruby Jeffries, who no one is excited to see. Lemon decides it’s time to get her own apartment and a job, but it’s tougher than she thought. Continuing to forge ahead with her new life, Lemon proceeds to return the wedding presents, but a sudden detour to Zoe’s while holding a cake knife creates a stir with the townspeople.
Director:Tim Matheson
Writer:Leila Gerstein
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Director:Tim Matheson
Writer:Leila Gerstein
8.5/10(4 votes)
#18 - Walkin' After Midnight
S2:E510/30/2012
With Halloween right around the corner, Zoe begins to notice some odd occurrences happening in her home. She is shocked to discover that the culprit is George, but she soon realizes that he may have a sleepwalking issue. Concerned for his safety, they decide to conduct a sleep study, forcing her to cancel her big plans with Wade. Meanwhile, the Mayoral race between Lavon and Ruby is close, and AnnaBeth comes up with an unusual plan that may help him clinch the election leaving Lemon feeling uneasy.
Director:Joe Lazarov
Writer:Sarah Kucserka
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Director:Joe Lazarov
Writer:Sarah Kucserka
8.5/10(4 votes)
#19 - Sparks Fly
S2:E912/4/2012
Wade struggles with feeling like he’s a placeholder in Zoe’s life, so he decides that they should go on a date. Despite Zoe’s apprehensions, she decides to bid on Wade’s basket at the upcoming charity picnic auction, but is surprised that she is not the only one interested. Lemon mistakenly wins Lavon’s basket and decides to keep her true feelings for him to herself and instead offers some advice about his relationship with Ruby. Meanwhile, George is interested in dating Tansy and creates a basket that he hopes she will bid on.
Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Jamie Gorenberg
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Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Jamie Gorenberg
8.5/10(4 votes)
#20 - Islands in the Stream
S2:E121/22/2013
When George’s parents come to visit, they are thrown when they meet his new girlfriend, Tansy, and George’s mother devises a plan that forces George and Zoe to address their feelings for one another. Lemon discovers that Brick has a secret girlfriend and is shocked when she finds out who it is. Meanwhile, Annabeth is smitten with a charming British visitor to the town, but Lavon grows suspicious of him and is determined to uncover his real identity.
Director:Joe Lazarov
Writer:Donald Todd
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Director:Joe Lazarov
Writer:Donald Todd
8.5/10(4 votes)
#21 - Lovesick Blues
S2:E131/29/2013
When Zoe is alerted by the Health Department about a flu epidemic heading towards BlueBell, she is forced to put the town on lockdown. Because of the quarantine, Wade is forced to stay at his ex-girlfriends house causing Zoe to become jealous. Lemon’s plan for the perfect night with Walt goes awry when she begins to feel under the weather. Meanwhile, George finds himself roped into directing Lavon’s tourism commercial about BlueBell’s small-town charm, but it seems Lavon, is more preoccupied with his co-star than his commercial.
Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:Alex Taub
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Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:Alex Taub
8.3/10(4 votes)
#22 - The Undead & The Unsaid
S1:E611/7/2011
Driving home late one night from a house call, Zoe accidentally hits a man but can't find any signs of him when she gets out of her car. Later, she sees the man's photo hanging in the Rammer Jammer, and George has to break the news to her that the man in the picture died over a year ago. Meanwhile, Lemon and George are ready to buy their dream home until Lavon steps in and refuses to authorize the purchase because it is one of Bluebell's historic properties. Zoe's mom shows up in Bluebell hoping to reconcile with her daughter after keeping the identity of Zoe's real father a secret Zoe's entire life.
Director:Tom Amandes
Writer:Donald Todd
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Director:Tom Amandes
Writer:Donald Todd
8.3/10(4 votes)
#23 - The Pirate & the Practice
S1:E911/28/2011
While the residents of Bluebell prepare for their annual Planksgiving celebration, Zoe anxiously counts the days until her return home to New York for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, getting out of town may be a bit trickier than Zoe anticipated due to the fact that she has to meet her thirty percent quota of patients by midnight or lose her share of the practice to Brick. Meanwhile, Lavon encourages Wade to be honest about his feelings for Zoe, and George’s father offers him an opportunity to join his law firm in Montgomery, which isn’t exactly music to Lemon’s ears.
Director:Joe Lazarov
Writer:Debra Fordham
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Director:Joe Lazarov
Writer:Debra Fordham
8.3/10(4 votes)
#24 - Hell's Belles
S1:E111/23/2012
When Zoe goes in search of some family history in Bluebell, she discovers that she is a legacy to the Bluebell Belles. Of course, once Lemon catches wind of the news, she makes it her sole mission in life to make sure Zoe doesn’t become an official Belle and puts her through a humiliating initiation. With the help of Wade, Lavon attempts to jump back into the dating scene, but he finds it difficult because Didi is telling everyone that he’s in love with her. Meanwhile, George devises a plan to stop a huge chainstore from building near Bluebell and as a result driving business away from the town.
Director:Janice Cooke
Writer:Donald Todd
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Director:Janice Cooke
Writer:Donald Todd
8.3/10(4 votes)
#25 - Mistress & Misunderstandings
S1:E121/30/2012
Zoe is so uncharacteristically happy as of late that it causes her friends to speculate as to the possible reason behind her new attitude. Turns out that Zoe is hiding her new friendship with AnnaBeth, who doesn't want Lemon to find out since Zoe is Lemon's sworn enemy. Lemon campaigns to become the Belles' new Memory Matron, but she has to overcome a few obstacles to secure the honored position.
Director:James Hayman
Writer:Beth Schwartz
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Director:James Hayman
Writer:Beth Schwartz

Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Hart of Dixie". It scored 8.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Jason Ensler and written by Leila Gerstein, it aired on 9/26/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Parades & Pariahs".